Before you buy an SG... Watch this Baum Guitars Carve Review

[@TheGuitarGeek]

SG or Telecaster - where do your loyalties lie? And how does the Vega Carve stacks up against both? More info at Baum Guitars Website - elkqr.link/fjcev

[@davem4845]

SG, hands down

[@russl9029]

I'm an SG guy. I like tele's, but if I had to pick one over the other I'd definitely pick the SG. I just bought a Gibson SG special with p90's and i love it! I really dig the looks and sound of that Vega! That's a sweet guitar! I'm glad you found one you really enjoy! Cheers from Oregon, USA!

[@annakissed3226]

HI Andy, hope your doing marvelously well and that both you & a certain former Carlisle resident are now with Henning at Gear Street again. And I just wanted to say thanks for all the Mudita (see wikipedia) and being a great friend to me (not friends - you probably have no idea who I am) but you & Henning and lots of people in the Guitar Tech community have been great friends to me in some very dark hours for me. And I hope you all have a wonderful time together and that someday I can find a way of repaying all the kindness all of you have shown me. And to quote Patrick of the Serve The Home channel (great video about buying enterprise SSD's for creators looking for storage) I hope your having an awesome day

[@powbobs]

Telecaster of course.

[@LazyCat010]

Well I have a tele but don't have an SG ... yet

[@GabrielGomes]

You're quickly becoming one of my favourite guitar youtubers, you've got that child-like love and fascination for testing gear that resonates with a lot of us! Keep it up man!

[@TheBeriking]

Baum should definitely offer a Butter Barry White finish starting right now

[@BigIronTexas]

Baum doesn't make any bad guitars so we already know it'll be a recommended buy. I have a Baum Backwing and it's really nice...one of my favorites.

[@paulheavenly]

I bought one and it's an awesome guitar. The headstock reminds me on a mix between Fender and Gibson. I like it a lot. Weight 3,15 kg. It plays like butter. Thank you Andy for presenting this beautiful guitar and YES it's better than all SG's i played before.

[@russl9029]

I actually like the headstock. Its suites the guitar.

[@1980JPA]

I think that's one of the absolute best takes on an SG shape that I've ever seen. i hate to add a "but" but that headstock is horrific. I'm wondering if i like the body enough to ruin the guitar by excising the tumor from the headstock. I'm almost sold. It would, of course, have to be a keeper/lifetime guitar at that point.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

It’s not for everyone 😂

[@Longplay_Games]

I own an epi SG and would love to get this one, but yeah, that headstock thing is... not working for me. I might be able to get over it :D

[@Broccoli_Highkicks]

Headstock looks odd at first, sure, but I like it. Could even become a "cult favourite".

[@Zarphag]

Phallic in a baaad way

[@cody7855]

@@Longplay_Games my first electric was a satin black epiphone sg. I dearly miss that guitar. Now that you’ve got me thinking about it I think I’ll have to buy another just for the nostalgia

[@cmh8133]

Nice presentation, I enjoy your enthusiasm and joy playing a good guitar.

[@stefanhennig]

I usually react like "a guitar is for being played and heard, not for being looked at", but this headstock made even me reconsider... Still, I didn't have Baum Guitars on the screen, so thank's a lot for showing this, ... , this thing.

[@rockeroller]

The body shape is instant classic

[@jaudron2]

I've been looking for a P90 guitar for some time and this one definitely looks like it.

[@Anon-mk4ms]

Love the look, love the sound, hate the headstock and hate the price of a thousand euro's.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

What price would make you give the headstock a pass?

[@Anon-mk4ms]

@@TheGuitarGeek My comment isn't really fair as I'm on a fixed income and I'd have to save for six months just to buy a five hundred euro guitar, I think it's a quality guitar and is worth the price, but I couldn't ever justify paying that much. The headstock is the work of the devil and I'd have to play with a paper bag over it 😅

[@Randy-jz9ox]

​@@Anon-mk4ms 🤣 the paper bag line got me

[@Xris-pf8nd]

Not to mention the not good intonation.

[@Robstafarian]

@@Anon-mk4ms I feel you with regard to the fixed income. Many products saw their respective announcement, release, availability, and discontinuation while I was still saving. 🫂

[@The..Butterfly..Effect]

the headstock looks like Johnny Bravo

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Damn it’s pretty

[@lilleaton]

I've been planning to get one of those for a while now... Stunning machines! :)

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Have fun!

[@MrJingles021]

This appeals to me much more than an SG.

[@CORZCDM]

Your my favorite guitar youtuber

[@ronnierazor4302]

Cool review! That neck pickup sounds sooooo good, man. I don't own a Baum guitar but I've ordered some of them pickups that I've put in my Casino after a friend came over with his Baum Wingman, they are more voiced towards a jazzmaster pickup.

[@g.mantua1195]

The headstock reminds me of Gumby. It's destinctive and I don't hate it. However, I'm a huge fan of P 90s. Such a warm tone on this guitar.

[@ljmiller96]

Or Italy.

[@edwardsmith9801]

That's a great sounding & looking guitar. Those p90s sound awesome!!!

[@paulthompson2072]

It's got a awesome sound beautiful colors love it

[@darrenhunt7838]

Oh wow! This is gorgeous! Love it!

[@gregarmstrong2500]

I have a gold Backwing by them and it's my favourite guitar by no small margin. It has a different headstock shape though... I was absolutely considering picking up a carve based purely on how good my Backwing is, but I can't get past that headstock...

[@squirrel-1969]

I like it Andy! It got a sort of 60's Hagstrom vibe to it! P - 90's, great tones what else would anyone want? It's what you like that matters and all that matters. To the SG purists I would have to give them the old two finger salute! Great review and demo mate!

[@Broccoli_Highkicks]

The controversial headstock just makes me like it more 😂 Sure, my first thought was "Elephant Man", but already it has grown on me. It's not like a Fender headstock is all that pretty, but that's considered iconic now, so maybe this will too some day.

[@sierratango4467]

I was watching your iceman video and saw the beautiful SG looking guitar in the background and had to scan your vids to see what it was only to find out that it had a bulbous growth on the headstock that kills the vibe. Oh well.

[@HardBoiledKafka]

We need a sound comparison between the Baum guitars!

[@benjaminprivitt9530]

It’s interesting to see new guitars that are taking their design cues from the Gretsch Astro Jet. The double cutaway with the larger upper horn is showing up a lot. But I’ve never seen this variation on the Gumby headstock outside of a direct homage (like the Eastwood). Great demo!

[@Terry3Gs]

While Im not a big fan of the headstock ... it has a very cool look & nice sound !! Nice job as always andy !! :)

[@jwcph]

I came a hair's breadth from buying a Wingman Vega last summer; the local pusher had a glacier blue one on sale at less than 600€ 🤯 & even though I didn't exactly have the money... but I played it in the shop like half a dozen times & I didn't get that "at home" feeling Andy talks about 🤷‍♂there was a Fender Player Meteora right next to it, which felt much better in my hands but was also a couple of notes more expensive... I ended up buying neither 😝

[@KainzMusic]

That guitar is rock n roll all day long!

[@onefatstratcat]

Hey man!! That guitar is the BAUM!!! :)

[@andsoistopped]

I knew you’d love this one.

[@SIXPACFISH]

I think the headstock is kind of unfortunate. But I would like to see it with the sharp point on top chopped off. If the line flowed smoothly around that corner, it may look better. Really can't judge until I see it.

[@LarrytheMan-uc4ev]

What electronics hardware.. wiring..Volume and Tone pots does it have?

[@FrankBuyers...guitarista-iu3zg]

He won't tell you because it's definitely cheap it doesn't have CTS Electronics I can tell you that all cheap electronics hardware guaranteed 👍

[@triax7006]

@@FrankBuyers...guitarista-iu3zg I can never understand guitars at this price rang (overpriced as well) not having pots that only cost a few pounds/ euros/dollars etc namely CTS pots - they hardly add anything to the cost & should be part of the selling point, the same with machine heads - these are not even locking ones & the tailstock. At Almost 1k euros it is well overpriced for an Indonesian made guitar.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

on the contrary - I said what they are P24K which are made in korea and are around $5 each to buy. this puts them firmly in the not super cheap and should be reliable category. Next time, GIYF

[@LarrytheMan-uc4ev]

@@TheGuitarGeek not premium electronics hardware

[@FrankBuyers...guitarista-iu3zg]

@@triax7006 CTS they're Premium electronics

[@yippy327]

The whole thing is cool. Headstock included. Peace

[@Denvermorgan2000]

Nice I don’t usually like the sg body style but this looks great the only thing I don’t like the wraparound tail piece bridge.

[@Exxits]

This is a Guitar that could be a real looker while playing some of the Deads tunes

[@edwinstovall3334]

"Barry White covered in butter ..." My actual, out-loud response to the above quote: "EEEWWWW!"

[@Xris-pf8nd]

Did we just brush past that intonation issue?

[@Zarphag]

Its only a thousand dollars you cant expect everything /s

[@Xris-pf8nd]

@@Zarphag $1091.00 USD before tax. I didn't even realize it was a higher mid priced guitar. I thought it was in the mid tier Epiphone realm. This guitar is not in my future, guaranteed.

[@AllanGildea]

Looks fab and sounds pretty good on my 'phone. Nice review as always.

[@johnhudson9167]

Aw bollocks I’ve already got an SG. Unsubscribed

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Damn it, we lost John! Shows over, everyone go home

[@Peonshoes]

@@TheGuitarGeek My thoughts exactly, no puppet show without Mr Punch.

[@johnhudson9167]

😂😂😂

[@MoeVanprick]

​@@TheGuitarGeekyou content creators are losing a lot of people you're getting caught in lies everyone is now researching what you content creators are claiming.. Guitar Max just got caught lying about A.I.O. and Epiphone when you claim that A.I.O. is a better guitar than a premium Epiphone you have to be very stupid in the first place 😁👍

[@mknewlan67]

@@MoeVanprickmaybe that particular guitar was better. Until you’re walking in their shoes you have no idea.

[@garyshaw1002]

Not a fan of SG's atall, but this is a lovely looking guitar, sounds great too. 👌

[@markde9904]

I have a great idea for all guitar players..wait for it...BUY THE GEAR YOU LIKE AND IGNORE ALL THE REVIEWS ON YOU TUBE. If you like how a guitar looks, feels, plays and sounds, then why would you care what anyone else has to say about it? Same with amps. If you are a "cork sniffer" and your Custom shop Les Paul or Master Built Stratocaster enables you to play to the best of your ability and inspires you, or conversly if your used Squire does these things for you, THEN THIS IS THE BEST GUITAR FOR YOU. Because what all these channels don't tell you is the most important thing. YOU ARE BUYING GEAR FOR YOURSELF NOT FOR ANYONE ELSE. So buy what gives you joy to play be it dirt cheap or stupidly expensive. What is right for someone else is meaningless for you. And remember, most people buy online now, so the trolls will now reply "it helps us know whats good" WRONG it helps you know what company is sending free gear to you tubers. And if they dont praise it, they wont get more. Not to mention, if you don't like it it you can in almost always send it back for a refund or credit towards another item to try. Buy gear for yourself, not because of what others say. This is how to get gear you will keep a lifetime and love.

[@adamherndon2619]

Does the neck on this still feel way out in left field? Would you take this over the Maybach?

[@stuartcarter7053]

Flipping 'eck...the green revival backwing looks amazing! Apart from the price 😢

[@jfinester]

I’ve been checking out Baum guitars online, but it’s nice to hear one played. Excellent review. Just looking at them, the Carve is my favorite of their current line. I’m really glad you did a playing demo, but I have to disagree with you on the sound-what I heard is way too muddy for me. Not what I’d expect from P-90- style pickups. Maybe it’s the amplifier settings, but I didn’t like the sounds at all. I’m a Tele player, so I like a pretty bright tone, and good P-90s can come close to that-but these don’t. Otherwise the guitar seems quite nice-it looks great, even the headstock-but I’d have to change the pickups, or maybe use 500kOhm pots, or even 1meg ones, if that wwould help. I don’t expect it to sound like a Tele, but I would like it to sound ike a good P-90. Just my two cents.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I totally respect that. I do think the Marshall is adding to some of the reported madness but yes it could do with a bit of bottom end cut out of it sometimes maybe there was just too much Bass on the Amp but in the room it sounded very clear.

[@thegram9207]

You did a good job with the Revolt a short while ago . Isn't that just a do it all guitar ?

[@akwamarsunzal]

Now, here´s the thing, for me at least... This guitar sounds great but... Yep, there is a but... That Fender amp is where the sound is really coming from, not the guitar! So many guitars to choose, from east to west, north to south, does it now come down to feel and headstock name? I have two forever guitars and neither headstock label begins with G or F! 🙂 Would love to hear your opinion Andy!

[@iMac76]

That headstock looks like a pompadour. It's cool!

[@petercase9583]

Headstock is cool

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thank you Peter! I agree

[@davidneily3532]

Sounds great, but the Gumby shaped headstock is deal breaker for me. 😊

[@joermnyc]

There’s a sweet spot for switches above the strings for my playing style… I fear this switch is not in it. (Usually an Epi Les Paul is fine, but not a PRS SE singlecut, or that G&L Tribute Doheny.)

[@plamenpenkov2865]

30 secs in, are we gonna address the dingus on that headstock? Edit: he addressed it, fair play.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

it's not a dingus, it's a plumbus

[@TheStrykerProject]

I don't *hate* the headstock, but it does look like the swoosh of a retro-50's hair cut (kinda like the Fallout mascot/dude).

[@DrTomoculus]

THAT is a classy guitar

[@BeefNEggs057]

Be nice if it stayed in tune for that price. A classic vibe does it pretty good for $400.

[@guiarnoldi]

One thing for sure. It has that Gibson signature pool of mud tone on the neck.

[@dbmabe]

Its giving me Squier Strat-O-Sonic vibes.

[@EXSENTRIX]

Seen the rad strat body shape. Oh! That's sweet! Then I saw the headstock. Yeah that sucks.

[@saarangnarayan123]

Okay before I even hear this, I'm going to say that it's going to sound raucous and gnarly in the bridge because of how close that pickup is to the bridge. I'll eat a hat if it is not the case.

[@saarangnarayan123]

Okay I'll eat half a hat... maybe... because I didn't expect the fatness from the bridge pickup at all. Especially with the tone knob rolled off. But anyway, I really like that headstock. And I NEED a Baum Wingman in my life.

[@mjb1308]

Where are the Leftys Baum?

[@johnsenior2566]

I love it Andy but why is scale 25.5?

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Because that is the design...

[@raytorvalds3699]

My mom always said: "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything". So there ya have it.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

and you almost did as she asked.

[@raytorvalds3699]

@@TheGuitarGeek Hehe cheers, Andy :) You're a great sport.

[@onefatstratcat]

And I thought the headstock on my school bus yellow Markbass bass was bad!

[@SamBrockmann]

A gorgeous SG style guitar. I know what my next purchase may be. (Eventually . . . Soon-ish? . . .)

[@FishingSituation]

What is a good beginner guitar set for 250€-300€ I can get in Germany?

[@NerdFaceEmoji]

Could you make a joshua harmon(the backseat lovers) tone for the boss katana

[@jeremywilson5647]

I am beginning to think P-90 guitars need a treble bleed.

[@jeremywilson5647]

Yup, hearing the neck clean....treble bleed.

[@mattquiney8]

love the look, even the headstock, and the bridge pup sounds great. But that neck pickup just sounds far to dark. Its muffled and horrrible.

[@BudgetPedalChap]

Yup agreed. You can dial out brightness, you can't dial in clarity if it isn't there to start with. The headstock is an acquired taste shall we say too 😂😂

[@andsoistopped]

It’s a solid case. Er.......

[@ChrisJones-md9jz]

Where are the left handed ones!?

[@c.h.fieldsports9876]

Headstock looks like it’s got a tumour, but very nice other than that 👍👍🤠

[@robertandre778]

the cutaxay at the bottom doesn't feel right , and it's a reason why a lot of people love SG , so it's a fail for me if you play seated ;))

[@imacmadman22]

I'd go with the orange Squier Telecaster over this. I've never found SG style or variations of them attractive or interesting and the Gumby headstock is just not for me.

[@PooNinja]

Barry butter smooth

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Tasty!

[@RENDER1297]

i would have to take a file to that bulgy droopy bit on the end of the head stock ,,,

[@ronpatterson6420]

After rolling the tone all the way back, who needs a fuzz pedal

[@Nizodizo]

I could live with that guitar minus the headstock.

[@martynridley3671]

There's many an Epiphone that I've passed up due to sheer headstock ugliness, but jeez, surely they might suspect that it would compromise sales, no?! On top of that, it's hardly a competitive price and doesn't seem to offer anything special other than a headstock that's been designed by someone 'special' !

[@nationalduo4945]

I love funky weird 😎😎😎😎…question….whatdo you think of the Fender Princeton 68 reissue….thanks in @dvace, great Channel…..very real and honest…all the best from 🇨🇦

[@StratsRUs]

I'd rather have two vols and two tones.Some ' copy' guitars don't give you that.Maybe a copyright thing ?

[@brianhansen-hj3ml]

I love this channel, not so much this guitar. He seems to like it though.

[@jkim010100]

So many makers of stuff get it so wrong. Quality Parts + Quailty Cables + Quality Assembly = Quality Product. Cheap to medium price. Avod low end products from high end brands. waste of money.

[@DavidWapner]

Looks more as an Hagstrom inspired guitar

[@Duke-sr4pt]

Very much agree!

Cool but the headstock is over the too

[@gibson2623]

They cost as much as an SG, basically. I d take an SG any day all day

[@onefatstratcat]

Wait for the shake!! lol...

[@lordimpaler3899]

I was excited to see an SG style guitar, but after seeing the price, I think I'll stick to my cheap Epiphones

[@MrShadowofthewind]

But the thing with the sg is that it is neck through, with incredibly easy acessibility, this does not have that.

[@leightnite3056]

Very sweet....exept that headstock 😢

[@serfillustrated4018]

Looks cool. Sounds a little dark. Not fond of the nutsack on the headstock.

[@jobogaert8514]

very nice , except for that Dali-wannabee headstock design 😎

[@Michel-r6m]

I'd only buy an SG from Tony Iommi. For the rest I do with affordable guitars 😅

[@h.markhorton8188]

Did you say $1,000 euros?

[@craigharper3877]

to much Bass in your amp settings on the marshal

[@TheGuitarGeek]

No. No there isn’t

[@AlexHollins-hv4uy]

Is that the worst headstock of all time? Up there with the Fender hockey stick and the Dean reverse V imho! Sounds ok nevertheless.

[@StereoPenguin94]

Me looking at an Epiphone SG on reverb for $300 This videos title... Hmmm maybe i should instead spend triple what i already was for this SG..

[@spokes28]

It has a 25.5” scale. I can’t use it.

[@pvtts05]

It's like if a Ferrari had a 2002 Ford Tarus right front fender stuck to it. I hate that headstock.

[@Ronald-gu3ft]

You forgot the price. 1000 Euro

[@triax7006]

Yeh & he has the cheek to say it could be 200-300 more & he would not bat a eyelid. It's just sad now at shilling these overpriced CNC produced guitars. No one is going to buy this when there is so many others & if they want an SG style one they won't want a bolt on, you can get good ones for far far less.